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Why are people protesting Disneyland?

ORLANDO, Fla. - Dozens of people gathered outside one of the entrances of Disney World with banners and us flags to protest against the company for its response to the Parental Rights in Education Law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Before DeSantis signed the new law, Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against it.



In 2026, protests at Disneyland center on two distinct areas: labor disputes and political expression. On the labor front, food service workers and contractors at both Disneyland and Epcot have been organizing for higher wages and better benefits, as the cost of living in Anaheim and Orlando has outpaced entry-level wages. Simultaneously, the park has become a venue for "takeover" days by various political groups, such as the "805 Patriots" (MAGA Takeover) and the "Brown Berets" (Raza Invasion), who use the high-visibility location to voice concerns over immigration policies and civil rights. While Disneyland maintains a strict policy against flags and disruptive conduct inside the gates, these groups often protest at the Harbor Boulevard entrance, leading to increased security presence and travel delays for guests entering the resort during holiday weekends.

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Despite its blockbuster attendance, Disneyland Paris has rarely made a profit since its ornate iron gates swung open in 1992. Its bottom line has been weighed down by charges including interest payments on the $1.8 billion (€1.7 billion) of bank borrowings that were used to fund the construction of the resort.

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But some of the changes making things more complicated at Disneyland are coming from an increased reliance on new technology and systems. The park is now reliant on guests using technology for everything from tickets to reservations to wait times to food ordering to making purchases.

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The Walt Disney Company agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the entertainment giant of “deceptive business practices” in regard to its Disneyland annual pass program, according to a court filing Thursday.

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Yes it is very safe to walk to and from the Disneyland park at night. The street and sidewalks are very well lit and there are always several people out and about coming and going from Disneyland.

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A. View our interactive Park hours calendar. Disneyland Paris is open every day of the year.

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All illicit or hazardous substances, alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, dangerous objects (particularly any offensive or defensive weapons of any type) or objects that appear to be weapons or toy guns (also including toy blasters, squirt guns, etc.), that could endanger visitor security in the Parks, are prohibited.

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Disneyland Paris revealed it made a $51 million (€47 million) operating profit last year on revenue which hit a record $2.6 billion (€2.4 billion) as the lifting of pandemic restrictions and the opening of a new land themed to Marvel super heroes led to a surge of guests through its turnstiles.

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Back in 2023, Disney announced during Star Wars Celebration that there would be more stories and characters and all new adventures coming to Star Tours in 2024. And now we know at least one of those new stories and characters will be Ahsoka, as seen in the new Disney+ series bearing the same name.

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According to InsideTheMagic.com, “Disney's attendance has dropped substantially,” with some attendees reporting impacts at Disneyland and other parks, with Disney World appearing more like a “ghost town” than a thriving tourist destination.

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Disneyland Park Ride closures:
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  • Splash Mountain is closed and is being re-themed.
  • Tarzan's Treehouse is closed until further notice.
  • Wonderous Journeys ends on August 31, 2023.
  • The French Market restaurant and the Mint Julep bar are closed and will reopen on September 7, 2023 as Tiana's Place.


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In 2022, Disneyland Paris won the World Travel Awards' title of 'Europe's Leading Theme Park Resort'. Disneyland Paris already won the same award in 2016, 2017,2020 and 2021. Also in 2022, Disneyland Paris won the title of the best 'European Amusement Park of the Year' during the Parksmania Awards.

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